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Ensuring fair access to justice for vulnerable clients
Vulnerabilities can affect a client’s ability to effectively partake in legal proceedings, recognising signs of vulnerability is key in ensuring appropriate adjustments and protections are in place to act in the best interests of every client.
Make your new year’s resolution no more manual onboarding
As we enter 2026, we think it’s time for law firms to stop being held back by “trusted” manual processes and start embracing the future of onboarding. And with a fast, secure, reliable onboarding solution like Checkboard on the menu, there’s no longer an excuse.
AI and empathy: Can technology help solicitors understand suffering?
As more firms introduce AI into case handling, National Claims look at the deeper issue of whether technology can support solicitors in understanding suffering rather than distancing them from it.
Legal tech trends in 2026: Insights for business and IT leaders
Industry experts from iManage share their insights on the key trends set to redefine organisational strategies and operations in the coming year.
Access Legal launches CaseMatters Evo, saving law firms up to five hours per fee earner each week
Access Legal has launched CaseMatters Evo, a new model of case management software (CMS) built to strengthen firm-wide operations, moving beyond case progression alone.
The true cost of in-house software development for law firms
For successful law firms, technology has become inseparable from practice. Case management, compliance, billing, and client collaboration all depend on digital platforms.
TA6 property information form update – what you need to know
The property market is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of regulatory changes is key for professionals who want to deliver the best service to their clients.
Former Brandsmiths partners launch Black Swan Law, a lean, AI-enabled practice in partnership with Qanooni AI
New law firm Black Swan Law has launched with a model designed to combine senior legal expertise with artificial intelligence technology, aiming to deliver high-value legal advice without the cost and inefficiencies of traditional law firm structures.
Litera’s agentic AI drives 10x user growth in 3 months since launching
Litera, a global leader in legal AI technology, has announced a record-breaking year for AI adoption among law firms and corporate legal customers worldwide.
Navigating partnership conflict in law firms – 10 top tips to prevent disputes
Oliver Andrews of Brabners shares ten top tips for preventing partnership disputes — alongside guidance on recognising the warning signs and responding effectively if conflict does arise.
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It’s time for law firms to ask tougher questions
For years, many law firms have treated ID verification as a box-ticking exercise. Run a liveness check, match a face to a document and move on. But that is no longer good enough.
Business fatigue to AI will risk job security
Whilst we know professional learning has always been part of career paths, to hire, retain and keep talent, AI needs to be embedded as a core part of this training.
On good authority? GenAI and the reputational risks to law firms
As GenAI’s influence grows, so do the risks which are already playing out in courtrooms across England and Wales, where some early adopters are setting precedents they would rather not.
